·You are the center of your diabetes care team. This National Diabetes Month, remember to seek help from your diabetes care team, including friends and loved ones. Learn more in the video below! https://youtu.be/c-qACs54SO0

The American Cancer Society estimates for ovarian cancer in the United States for 2017 are:

About 22,440 women will receive a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer.

About 14,080 women will die from ovarian cancer.

Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women, accounting for more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. A woman's risk of getting ovarian cancer during her lifetime is about 1 in 75. Her lifetime chance of dying from ovarian cancer is about 1 in 100. (These statistics don’t count low malignant potential ovarian tumors.)

This cancer mainly develops in older women. About half of the women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer are 63 years or older. It is more common in white women than African-American women.

The rate at which women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer has been slowly falling over the past 20 years.

FWC hit another legislative milestone when Governor Rauner signed into law 4 important pieces of legislation designed to help grow Illinois' small and diverse businesses. FWC, together with its industry partner, HACIA, modeled the legislation after their successful 2012 legislation prompting utility companies to report on their diversity spend.

The legislation signed by the Governor last week will mandate that telecomunications, cable and internet providers; railroads; private and public institutions of higher education; and recipients of EDGE tax credits, file annual reports on their diversity spend.

FWC wishes to thank Senators Clayborne, Sandoval, Lightford, Castro, and Representatives Evans, Welch and Davis for their leadership and commitment to expanding opportunities for Illinois' small and diverse businesses.

Recognizing National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. NIAM was established to encourage people of all ages to make sure they are up to date on the vaccines recommended for them. Communities have continued to use the month each year to raise awareness about the important role vaccines play in preventing serious, sometimes deadly, diseases.

NIAM is sponsored by the National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC). For more information on the observance, visit NPHIC’s NIAM website .

Injuries are a leading cause of disability for people of all ages – and they are the leading cause of death for Americans ages 1 to 44. But there are many things people can do to stay safe and prevent injuries.

Make a difference: Spread the word about ways to reduce the risk of injuries. Encourage communities, workplaces, families, and individuals to identify and report safety hazards.

Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States.

A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts (or ruptures). When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood (and oxygen) it needs, so it and brain cells die.

Use the letters in "fast" to spot stroke signs and know when to call 9-1-1.

For more information on prevention or signs of a stroke, contact the American Stroke Association at www.strokeassociation.org

FWC Members traveled to Washington, DC to meet with Members of Congress and administration staff of the US Dept. of Transportation this week. The women presented compelling stories about their challenges and successes of women-business ownership.